Majority Of Americans Say They're Not Comfortable With Autonomous Vehicles

WALNUT CREEK (CBS13) - Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Americans say they wouldn't feel comfortable riding in an autonomous vehicle, according to a new report from AAA.

In January only 63% of people said they would be uncomfortable.

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Other key findings of the survey:

• 20% would trust a self-driving vehicle
• 7% are unsure
• 83% of women are afraid
• 63% of men are afraid
• 64% of Millennial drivers are afraid

Many drivers (63%) also don't feel safe sharing the road with fully self-driving cars, according to the survey. However, 55% of drivers would like to have semi-autonomous technology in the next car they buy or lease.